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Raya vs Shapr

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Raya

Dating

An exclusive community

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Shapr

Social Media

Networking made human

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Shapr has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Raya access requires submitting an application that is queued and reviewed, and an applicant can remain waitlisted indefinitely; Shapr the Internet Archive's capture of Shapr's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated 'Sign up for free' with no paid tier mentioned, describing a machine-learning matching algorithm that suggests 15 relevant people to meet each day.
  • They diverge on capability: Raya covers Exclusive Membership, Shapr covers Swipe-Based Matching.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Raya and Shapr actually diverge.

Attributes where Raya and Shapr differ
AttributeRayaShapr
Starting price$9.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIosIos, Android
CategoryDatingSocial Media

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), founded (2015).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Raya

  • Exclusive Membership
  • Committee Review
  • Privacy Protection
  • Social Networking
  • Work Networking
  • Cultural Events
  • Instagram

Only in Shapr

  • Swipe-Based Matching
  • Daily Suggestions
  • Goal-Based Networking
  • Messaging
  • LinkedIn Integration
  • Location-Based
  • LinkedIn
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Raya

  • Private membership network for dating, networking and friendshipnot Shapr
  • Meeting vetted members while controlling your visibilitynot Shapr
  • Application-gated social access rather than open sign-upnot Shapr

Shapr

No use cases recorded yet. See the Shapr review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Raya

  • Access requires submitting an application that is queued and reviewed, and an applicant can remain waitlisted indefinitely
  • Full functionality of the service is only available while a paid membership is active
  • Memberships are sold only as 1, 6 or 12 month auto-renewing terms
  • Auto-renewals are charged within 24 hours before the end of the period
  • Cancelling a subscription only takes effect at the end of the current period, with no mid-term exit
  • Accounts can be suspended or terminated for conduct judged not to reflect the community guidelines
  • The iOS app requires iOS 17.0 or later

Shapr

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Shapr's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated 'Sign up for free' with no paid tier mentioned, describing a machine-learning matching algorithm that suggests 15 relevant people to meet each day.

Pricing, plan by plan

Raya

$9.99/month
  • Membership$9.99/month
    • Access to Community
    • Dating Mode
    • Social Mode

Shapr

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Daily Profiles
    • Messaging
    • Swipe Matching
  • Premium$19.99/month
    • Unlimited Swipes
    • See Who Viewed
    • Priority Profiles

Which should you pick?

Choose Raya if

  • You need exclusive membership.
  • You work on Ios.
  • You also want committee review.
Raya review

Choose Shapr if

  • You need swipe-based matching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want daily suggestions.
Shapr review

Questions people ask

Is Raya or Shapr better?
Neither clearly leads. Raya starts at $9.99/month and Shapr at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Raya or Shapr?
Shapr has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Raya and Free for Shapr.
Does Raya or Shapr run on more platforms?
Raya runs on Ios. Shapr runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use Shapr for free?
Yes. Shapr has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Raya starts at $9.99/month.
What is Raya best used for?
Raya is most often used for private membership network for dating, networking and friendship, meeting vetted members while controlling your visibility, application-gated social access rather than open sign-up. Of those, private membership network for dating, networking and friendship and meeting vetted members while controlling your visibility are not what Shapr is typically brought in for.
What can Raya do that Shapr cannot?
Raya covers Exclusive Membership, Committee Review, Privacy Protection, Social Networking. Shapr covers Swipe-Based Matching, Daily Suggestions, Goal-Based Networking, Messaging. Both handle Ios support.
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